Project Drishti

Project Drishti is a programme undertaken by J.G.Solanki Charitable Trust under the dynamic leadership of Dr.Narpat Solanki, a well known Eye-Specialist in Bangalore, who has dedicated himself for the services of poor and needy people.

Milestones in the journey of Project Drishti:

A decade ago when Project Drishti was conceptualized and launched, the stake holders and partners cherishing the passion only had one motto- “Let us do all the good we can, lend a helping hand to whomever we can….make a difference to the world in whatever small way we can !”

Philanthropists and benevolent individuals, large hearted institutions and social organizations have given leverage to this journey, added momentum to each mile and navigated in the direction which it was meant to be ….But we still have miles to reach & goals to achieve!

Let the Figures Speak:

Our Achievements:

No. of Patients screened in eye camps

13,58,652

No. of Eye camps held

3,792

No. of Schools Children screened

3,93,412

No. of Free surgeries

1,42,364

No. of Spectacles distributed

3,97,402

Ophthalmologists Trained

320 plus

No. of School teachers Trained

460

Zero Cataract Backlog Free Zone achieved

Kanakpura & Gouribidnur

About project Drishti:

The past decade has seen Project Drishti grow and emerge as a torch-bearer in the field of ‘Eye care services to the needy & less privileged of the society.’

What began as a seed of thought for Dr N Solanki, sprouted as a Non Profit, Non Government Organization in the form of Project Drishti. It got nurtured & nourished by like-minded people. Today it has established itself, deep rooted in human values and still spreading its branches to shelter the needy.

It has been recognized for the laudable work that has been rendered to the rural areas and the urban slums, where people hardly get the basic amenities including the medical facilities.

Based on the merit of its selfless services and eminent impact on the lives of the poor, a large section of society including social organizations and benevolent individuals has been supporting Project Drishti.

What do we do?

Activities at Project Drishti are divided into two major categories:

1. Free Eye screening Camps

The unique approach of Project Drishti is to reach out at the doorsteps of the needy. This includes organizing Free Eye Screening Camps at Backward & Urban Slum areas, rural areas and places where modern medical facilities are out of reach for the needy.

The PD Team, including the Doctors, Refractionists and helper staff conduct the screening and identification of patients for surgery.

Not only is the surgery, but proper care of the patient also taken care of, in terms of free stay, food and transport facilities. Cataract surgeries with IOL implantation using latest equipment and technology is carried out. Regular Free eye screening camps at schools are carried out.

Transition:

On 11th July, 2004, the new institute at #2 Sirur park Road, Seshadripuram, Bangalore having a spacious 14,000 sq ft area spread over ground and 4 floors and state-of the-art equipments having facilities to accommodate more than 100 patients at any given time, was inaugurated. Project Drishti has evolved from a small initiative to an impactful organisation of consequential size supported by over 250 donors and 50 partner NGOs and will continue to scale greater heights.

Felicitation:

As recognition of the exemplary service devoted by the PD team; their leader Dr Narpat Solanki has received over 50 awards in the past decade. Some famous awards being